BMX
Big Mountain
United States
12,750 km
7,922 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,750 km
7,922 mi / 6,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
73°
east northeast

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BMX SSA
Airport Name Big Mountain Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code BMX SSA
ICAO Code PABM SBSV
City Big Mountain Salvador
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Bahia
Elevation 663 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 59.360000, -155.260000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Big Mountain (BMX) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Mountain Airport (BMX) in Big Mountain, United States to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,750 kilometers (7,922 miles / 6,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Big Mountain, it's 10:08 in Salvador. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Big Mountain (BMX) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Big Mountain Airport (BMX) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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